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How to Know?
Someone asked, “How do you know
when you are making spiritual progress?”
This is a classic question and it
came up in our Zoom Gita Chat with Florida. The simple answer is, or one answer
is, “When you begin to lose the taste for sense enjoyment, then you feel you
are spiritually advancing.”
The person asking wanted to go
with greater depth. “Is there a time when you know, or a line you cross, when
you go beyond just obedience, following regimen, and where everything is
spiritually spontaneous?”
Answer: “There is no point in
time where you can actually say, ‘I’m now in samadhi.’ A genuine
spiritual practitioner will always bear the mood that he/she is unworthy.
However, in terms of gauging or monitoring your progress, you consult with guru
or guide. That is a blessing. In our spiritual culture you can’t really move
forward without the help of others. Self-help doesn’t exist on one’s own
endeavour as paradoxical as it may sound.”
Our group’s discussion on
progression was sweet. Still, I’m never quite satisfied enough with my
contribution. I have a way to go.
In terms of sweetness for the
day, I was thrilled to receive the poster of our film “The Embassy.” Our intent
is to submit this short film to film festivals in different locations, I like
the look of it. I’m proud of the promotional poster.
May the Source be with you!
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